As a psychologist what are the mental health costs of living out on your lonesome? HAHA Of course, you can argue the greater mental health costs ARE living next to our growing populations of nutjobs. HAHA again! Seriously, be clear about WHY you want to stretch for a home you can afford if the benefits, like gluing plates to doors, aren't going to be enough once in it.

Do you want to run from fires with neighbors? Canoe down floods by yourself? Have access to town water or buy your own water truck? So many important questions you left unanswered! Maybe in the next piece!